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Approximate Vehicle Spaces Available in Holding AreaNote: Vehicles in line that have not been processed through a tollbooth are not counted here.Please view cameras for vehicles queued outside the tollbooths, which will subtract from the listed available space.

Space Availability Legend

60%-100%

10%-60%

< 10%

Cancelled / Unavailable

Ferry Alert Bulletins

Directions and Transportation Connections

From Seattle and Points South: Drive NORTH on Interstate 5 to State Route (SR) 104, taking Exit 177. Continue WEST on SR 104 for 4 miles and follow the signs to the Edmonds Ferry Terminal. Vehicles must enter the toll booths at SR 104 & Dayton Ave.
From Everett and Points North and East: Drive SOUTH on Interstate 5 to State Route (SR) 104, taking Exit 177. Continue WEST on SR 104 for 4 miles and follow the signs to the Edmonds Ferry Terminal.
For passenger assistance use the online Trip Planner for Community Transit.

Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC)

Tourist Information

ParkingThere are parking lots all within a few blocks of the terminal.

The off-site, U-Park lot located at the corner of Sunset Ave. S. and James St., has parking ranging from $5.00-$12.00. There is one lot available with 64 spots including 2 ADA spaces. You can contact U-Park at: 206-284-9797.

There is no charge for disabled parking customers displaying a valid disabled parking placard or license plate in this U-Park parking lot. Please note: When all the sign posted ADA spaces are filled in a WSF lot, disabled parking customers are allowed to park in any empty space, for free, with their ADA placard except those spaces reserved for other uses (e.g., carpool and Ferry System employee vehicles).

AirportFollow road signs to the freeway. Drive NORTH to enter eastbound on 518. You will need to get on I-5 North. The Edmonds terminal is approximately an hour’s drive from SeaTac Airport. The exit number from I-5 is 177.
Edmonds terminal address is SR-104 & Dayton St., Edmonds, WA 98020

MotorcyclesWhile motorcycles are not, by Washington Administrative Code (WAC 468-300-700), a preferential loading category of users, they are often loaded prior to automobiles for operational and staging purposes. Arrival at the dock after vehicle load has commenced requires motorcycles to wait until all cars have been loaded for the next motorcycle loading opportunity. Motorcycles should proceed, while on the dock, at no more than 10 mph. Use caution when car decks are wet. The following information details specific staging for this terminal:

Motorcycle Fare Purchase/Redemption
Purchase tickets at the auto tollbooths, at the passenger booth at the lower dock, at the kiosk inside the terminal waiting room, or online in advance.

Motorcycle Entry/Staging
Pre-ticketed customers should proceed to the lower dock by utilizing local lanes.
Non-ticketed customers purchase fare from either auto or passenger tollbooth.
Ticket or boarding pass must be presented to traffic attendant on lower dock, then stage in front of lanes 1 and 2.

Motorcycle Special Communication
Advanced fare purchase is encouraged on this route.
On Friday nights and weekends, motorcyclists that need to purchase fares are encouraged to do so at the lower dock.

TrucksWSF requires trucks with a gross vehicle weight of over 80,000 lbs and/or over 8’6” wide to have “travel approval” before crossing any of our routes. Vessels on this route have a limited height clearance and trucks may be loaded out of sequence.

Trucks that have a gross vehicle weight of over 80,000 lbs but are hauling less than 80,000 lbs will need to provide a weight slip.

Please fill out our Oversized/Overweight Vehicle Travel Request Form by downloading a .pdf version of the form and fax it to us at (206) 515-3846. Please allow three business days for completion and approval. You can contact us at anytime for status updates at (206) 464-6400 (Seattle).

BikesBicyclists may bypass the line of vehicle traffic to get to the lower ferry dock. The rider must then secure their bike and go into the passenger terminal to purchase their ticket. Their ticket will be scanned by the lower dock attendant. Bicyclists should arrive 20 minutes prior to departure time to be loaded at the beginning of loading process. If a bicyclist arrives after vehicle loading has begun, they will be loaded at the end of the load. The terminal has no bicycle racks.

TrainSounder offers commuter rail service from Everett and downtown Seattle with stops in Edmonds. In Edmonds, Sounder rail is located near the waterfront along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) tracks, between Railroad Avenue and Highway 104 and from Main Street to Dayton Street (adjacent to the existing Amtrak Station), at 211 Railroad Ave. 140 parking spaces available.
In Seattle the Sounder train is located at 3rd and King St.,
303 S. Jackson Street
Seattle, WA 98104
For more information about the service, check online at Sounder Train.
Amtrak also provides train service between Seattle and Edmonds.
In Seattle, Amtrak is located at 3rd and King St.,
303 S. Jackson Street
Seattle, WA 98104
For schedule and fare information you can call (206) 382-4125 or 1-800-USA-RAIL or check online at: Amtrak

HOVCarpool/Vanpools must be ticketed and in line 10 minutes before scheduled sailing time to receive preferential loading. If you are late, you will be loaded on a space available basis at the end of the loading. Car/van pools need to be registered or a recognized HOV with the ferry system HOV program, to receive loading privileges.
For information or to register for our rideshare program check online at: Rideshare

Terminal Features and Amenities

Food Service:No. Food service is provided on board the ferries on this route by Olympic Cascade. Basic operating hours for the galley:

Vessel #1:

Mon - Sat: 5:00am - 8:00pm

Sun: 6:30am - 8:00pm

Vessel #2:

Mon - Fri.: 5:45am - 7:30pm

Sat-Sun: 7:00am - 8:30pm
Currently there is no food service at the Edmonds terminal. Vending machines with snacks and drinks are available. There are many types of restaurants, cafes, sandwich shops and of course, coffee shops within walking distance of the ferry terminal.

ADA Information

The Edmonds terminal does have overhead passenger loading, but the ramp can be steep for passengers with disabilities. There are two stages to the ramp and each stage is approximately 200 feet in length with a gradual uphill slope.

Our terminal staff can assist passengers with disabilities loading on and off the ferries. Please arrive at least 20 minutes in advance of the sailing for assistance with boarding.

For passengers traveling in a vehicle who need access to an elevator, or who need extra space for a lift, please alert the ticket seller at the terminal prior to boarding the ferry so that we can meet your needs and make your trip as pleasurable as possible.

Fare Discounts

We offer seniors (65+), persons with disabilities and passengers with a Medicare card, or other eligibility verification, travel at half the regular passenger fare rate. We offer special rates for youth 6-18 years of age. Children, 0-5 travel free.

Multi-ride cards are good for 90 days from the date of purchase and are non-refundable.

Transit Options

Lost and Found

All lost & found items on this route are turned into the Edmonds Terminal. You can reach the Lost & Found Department at 206-515-3439. Their hours of operation are 10:00am - 6:00pm Thursday-Monday and closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Our Information Agents can also assist you with lost & found inquiries from 7:00am through 6:45pm at 206-464-6400 or 1-888-808-7977.